Darien Gap sees surge in child migrants and controversial US plan.
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UNICEF has reported a seven-fold increase in the number of children and adolescents attempting to cross the treacherous Darien Gap from Colombia to Panama in the first two months of 2023, with almost 9,700 making the attempt. The 60-kilometer trek is a crucial passage for those hoping to reach the United States and Canada. The UN children’s agency has warned of “invisible wounds” for those who survive the journey. The US, Panama, and Colombia have announced a 60-day campaign to curb illegal migration through the Darien Gap, with plans to reduce illicit movement and open new legal migration pathways.
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- UN: As many as 400000 migrants may cross Darien Gap in 2023 The Associated Press
- ‘Terrifying’: Critics decry US plan to stop migrants at Darién Gap The Guardian
- Illegal Immigration: Biden Administration Tries to Define Away Problem National Review
- US-led plan to ‘end’ migration through Darien Gap spurs questions Al Jazeera English
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